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Functional Approach to Treating High-Level Executive Function Deficits
Presented by Michelle Hoefnagel M.S., CCC-SLP; BC-ANCDS
Presenter Bio
Michelle Hoefnagel, MS, CCC-SLP, has nearly 17 years of clinical experience as a speech-language pathologist across the continuum of healthcare. She currently serves at the UF Health Jacksonville Leon L. Haley Jr., M.D., Brain Wellness Program, where she works alongside an interdisciplinary team evaluating and treating military veterans and first responders with mild to moderate traumatic brain injury as part of the Avalon Action Alliance. Michelle earned her Bachelor of Science in Theoretical Linguistics with a minor in French before completing her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Utah. She has also contributed to research as a primary investigator in collaboration with Georgia Institute of Technology and spent five years on a multidisciplinary head and neck cancer team at the Wilmot Cancer Center. Her areas of expertise include ANCDS Board Certification, EMST, EPIC EMR, FEES, MBSImP, myofascial release for dysphagia, Response Elaboration Training, SPEAK OUT!®, head and neck cancer, laryngectomy care, TEP/stoma management, dysphagia, trismus, voice, chronic cough, motor speech, expressive and receptive language, cognitive-communication, social communication, pragmatics, interdisciplinary care, research, and student and clinical fellow mentorship. Michelle earned her Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences Board Certification in 2024.
Learning Objectives
- Describe executive function deficits and their impact on a patient's abilities at home, work, school, and in the community.
- Demonstrate how to educate patient about various areas involved in executive function.
- Integrate therapeutic tasks to treat high-level executive function deficits by being able to approximating communication and reasoning requirements of daily life.
- Analyze patient performance on task and document outcomes.
A Practical Guide to SOVTEs
Presented by Sarah Charney MS, CCC-SLP
Presenter Bio
Sara Charney, MS, CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist at Mayo Clinic specializing in professional and singing voice care. She is an NCVS-trained vocologist with additional clinical interests in upper airway disorders, including chronic cough and inducible laryngeal obstruction, as well as swallowing and voice disorders related to head and neck cancer. Sara is passionate about education and outreach, serving as Director of the student observership program at Mayo Clinic Arizona and co-hosting the podcast Out of the Voicebox, which features expert interviews on a wide range of voice-related topics for graduate students, singers, and related professionals.
Her areas of expertise include professional and singing voice, vocology, chronic cough, inducible laryngeal obstruction, head and neck cancer, dysphagia, voice disorders, interdisciplinary education, student mentorship, community outreach, and novel vocal therapeutic techniques.
Sara's research has focused on rare clinical voice diagnoses and innovative approaches to voice therapy. She has also appeared on national media platforms, including ABC News, to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the field of speech-language pathology and serves as the SLP co-lead of the Valley of the Sun Dysphonia International Support Group.
Learning Objectives
- Define the purpose and physiologic principles of semi-occluded vocal tract exercises (SOVTEs).
- Identify appropriate SOVTEs for hypofunctional vs. hyperfunctional voice disorders.
- Demonstrate at least three SOVTE techniques across varying resistance levels.
- Apply SOVTEs to sample therapy routines and real-life contexts.
The Power of Purees: How to Thicken Liquids Naturally
Presented by Kara Larson MS, CCC-SLP
Presenter Bio
Kara Larson is a speech-language pathologist with nearly 30 years of experience specializing in pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders, with a concentration in aerodigestive disorders. She currently serves as Director of the Feeding and Swallowing Program and Co-Director of the Center for Communication Enhancement at Boston Children's Hospital. In addition to her clinical leadership roles, Kara teaches a graduate-level course in craniofacial anomalies at Boston University and serves as Vice President of the Aerodigestive Society, becoming the first non-physician to hold this position. Her areas of expertise include pediatric feeding disorders (PFD), infant and pediatric swallowing disorders, oropharyngeal dysphagia, cleft lip and palate, craniofacial disorders, tethered oral tissues, aerodigestive disorders, airway anomalies, laryngeal cleft, mentoring, and clinical supervision. She is widely recognized for her interdisciplinary approach to complex pediatric feeding and airway management.
Learning Objectives
- Describe how to choose a natural thickener for thickening thin liquids.
- Contrast different fruit and vegetable purees as thickeners.
- Summarize the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) testing results for using yogurt as a natural thickener.
Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA)
Presented by Brett McCardel MS, CCC-SLP, BC-ANCDS
Presenter Bio
Brett McCardel, MS, CCC-SLP, BC-ANCDS, is the owner and founder of Archways – Aphasia Rehabilitation Services, a private practice based in Seattle, WA that specializes in providing speech and language services to people with aphasia. He has worked with people with aphasia across the continuum of care and across a variety of service-delivery models (including telehealth and intensive aphasia programs). He is passionate about aphasia advocacy and promoting a Life Participation Approach to Aphasia.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the five core values of the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA).
- Identify at least two participation-based assessment tools.
- Summarize the role of personal relevance, choice, and social context in LPAA-informed therapy sessions.
The Ins and Outs of FEES
Presented by Jessica Pisegna PhD, CCC-SLP, MEd
Presenter Bio
Dr. Jessica Pisegna is an ASHA certified Speech Language Pathologist and is board certified in swallowing and swallowing disorders. Her clinical practice at Boston Medical Center focuses on rehabilitation of adult swallowing, voicing, and speech disorders. She centers her research on adult diagnostics and rehabilitation of swallowing, particularly evaluation and treatment methodology as it relates to clinical outcomes. Dr. Pisegna is dedicated to providing evidence-based clinical care and studying research to improve dysphagia outcomes, as well as teaching and mentoring others. Dr. Pisegna has numerous publications and regularly contributes to academic forums. She is an Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology within the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. In addition to her clinical, research, and teaching responsibilities, Dr. Pisegna is the Director of the Center for Voice and Swallowing and Section Chief of the Speech and Swallowing Service at Boston Medical Center.
Learning Objectives
- Describe proper endoscope techniques, identify appropriate billing codes, and describe anatomy supporting Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES).
From Prompt to Practice: AI Applications for SLPs
Presented by Leslie Johnson, PhD, CCC-SLP and Kellyn Hall, PhD, CCC-SLP
Presenter Bio
Dr. Johnson is an associate professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at North Carolina Central University. She has spent many years working in both clinical and academic settings. Her passion is related to medical speech-language pathology, especially the adult neurogenic population. Recently, her research has turned to higher education, ethical problem solving, and the use of AI in clinical and academic settings.
Kellyn Hall, PhD, CCC-SLP, is a Professor in the Communication Sciences and Disorders program at North Carolina Central University, where she teaches medical speech-language pathology courses including pediatric and adult dysphagia, neuroanatomy, diagnostics, and phonetics. She has more than thirty years of clinical experience in acute care, rehabilitation, and the NICU, with a focus on culturally responsive, evidence-based care. Her scholarship centers on dysphagia management, health equity, and the integration of artificial intelligence in clinical education and practice. She served as Co-PI on a grant examining AI-supported student learning and has delivered workshops on ethical AI use for SLPs.
Learning Objectives
- Identify functional applications of AI tools in speech-language pathology practice.
- Compare features of ChatGPT, Perplexity, and NotebookLM for professional use.
- Describe ethical considerations related to AI use in clinical decision-making.
Post-Laryngectomy Communication and Swallowing Management (Simulation)
Presented by George Barnes, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Presenter Bio
George Barnes, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, is a board-certified specialist in swallowing and swallowing disorders. As a medical speech-language pathologist, he has developed expertise in adult dysphagia management, focusing on diagnostics and clinical decision-making in the medically complex population. George is passionate about making education useful and providing accessible, quality care. With a deep appreciation for the joy and connection that food brings to our lives, he has dedicated his life to helping others enjoy this simple but deep-rooted pleasure.
Learning Objectives
- Identify key candidacy considerations for tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP) based on patient medical history and current status.
- Analyze common communication and swallowing changes post-total laryngectomy.
- Formulate evidence-based recommendations for alaryngeal communication and swallowing management, including patient counseling and interprofessional referrals.
Success by the Numbers
Here’s a breakdown of wins and resources from inside the MedSLP Collective
60+
areas of clinical expertise covered by our mentors
120+
Number of courses tailored to medical SLP practice across the lifespan
34,000+
Total CEU courses completed by members
142,000+
Resources downloaded on our website in the past 12 months
42
Countries where our members live and work as MedSLPs
15,000+
Total SLPs who have received support since 2018
Success by the Numbers
Here’s a breakdown of wins and resources from inside the MedSLP Collective
15,000+
Total SLPs who have received support since 2018
42
Countries where our members live and work as MedSLPs
142,000+
Resources downloaded on our website in the past 12 months
34,000+
Total CEU courses completed by members
120+
Number of courses tailored to medical SLP practice across the lifespan
60+
areas of clinical expertise covered by our mentors
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